Plumber - Maintenance Department
Company: COUNTY OF LEHIGH PENNSYLVANIA
Location: Allentown
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description General Definition: This is
skilled plumbing work at the journeyman level. A position in this
class repairs, replaces, alters and redesigns equipment and piping
systems for County facilities and buildings. Work also includes the
incidental performance of work in related trades. A position in
this class is differentiated from those in related classes by the
incumbent's responsibility for the individual accomplishment of
assigned work. A position in this class reports directly to a
technical supervisory position. Typical Examples of Work: Receives
work and job orders for repair, installation or other maintenance
work with plumbing fixtures and/or systems such as oxygen, steam,
water, sewage and chemical treatment; inspects and studies building
plans and drawings to identify work requirements and plans;
prepares area for work, including opening partitions as necessary
for access to affected area or fixture; makes repair or alteration,
installing piping, pumps, valves, gauges and other system component
parts; fixes parts in place by welding, brazing and burning joints;
hooks up electrical and/or electronic equipment into systems;
inspects finished job for conformance to requirements, codes and
accepted trade standards. Determines materials needed for jobs,
checking against supplies; orders and receives supplies and
equipment for each job; coordinates schedule for job performance,
including the shutoff of water and other elements so provided, with
other building personnel and those in affected area; keeps records
of jobs performed, materials used and related information; reads
and records metering systems, reporting water, sewage and
chlorination levels to building or facility management personnel;
works with contractors, inspectors and vendors to plan for and
coordinate efforts in larger alteration or repair jobs; may
instruct and oversee the work of other personnel providing
assistance with jobs; may assist other trades personnel and/or
perform such maintenance work. Performs other work as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Thorough knowledge of
plumbing principles, practices, methods and techniques commonly
employed in the repair, alteration and installation of plumbing
fixtures and systems. Thorough knowledge of the tools, substances,
and safety precautions of the plumbing trade. Knowledge of
principles and practices addressed by, and general provisions of,
plumbing, environmental, safety and other code requirements. Skill
in the use and maintenance of plumbing tools and materials. Ability
to learn the specific codes and regulatory provisions governing
plumbing work in the County. Ability to read and interpret building
plans and sketches. Ability to determine time, materials and
equipment required to complete assigned jobs. Ability to understand
and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to keep records
of activities. Ability to lift, carry and maneuver into position:
pipes, joints, and other such heavy and/or unwieldy fixtures.
Ability to work in close proximity to nursing facility patients,
families and visitors, if required by work assignment. Acceptable
Training & Experience: Education equivalent to completion of the
twelfth school grade. Three to four years plumbing work, one year
which shall have been at the journeyman level. Or any equivalent
combination of acceptable training and experience which has
provided the knowledge, skills and abilities cited above. Schedule:
Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Comments: Must commute
between multiple job sites. A criminal background check is
required.
Keywords: COUNTY OF LEHIGH PENNSYLVANIA, Paterson , Plumber - Maintenance Department, Construction , Allentown, New Jersey
